Yes, taxable in Illinois (candy) at 6.25% state rate.
Sweetened confection in bars, drops or pieces with no flour: 'candy'. Illinois excludes candy from tax-exempt/reduced-rate food, so the general merchandise rate applies. Taxed at 6.25% (IL).
Example: on $5.00, the tax is $0.31.
Local taxes change this: in Chicago (60601) it is taxed at 10.5%.
This is the state-level rate; cities and counties can add local tax. Give a ZIP for the exact total.
As of 2026-10-26.
Rates and rules as of 2026-10-26. General information, not legal or tax advice.